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POMEROY, Ohio – The London Pool is now set to open following the latest Meigs County Board of Commissioners meeting. The Meigs County Commissioners voted May 18 to open the London Pool in Syracuse this year. Jimmy Will, president of the Meigs County Commissioners stated, “The previous two years data shows the pool took $50,000 […]
April 27, 2023 The Meigs County Commissioners met in regular session. Present were President, Jimmy Will; Vice-President, Zachary Manuel; Member, Shannon Miller and Pro-Tem Clerk, Mary Byer-Hill. President Jimmy Will gave the opening prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mary Byer-Hill. President Jimmy Will called the meeting to order at 10:00 am. […]
April 13, 2023 The Meigs County Commissioners met in regular session. Present were President, Jimmy Will; Vice-President, Zachary Manuel; Member, Shannon Miller and Clerk, Tonya Edwards. Also present were Sheriff Scott Fitch; Sarah Hawley, Meigs County 911 Director; Jenny Ridenour, Meigs Soil and Water and Meigs Treasurer, Tim Ihle. President Jimmy Will gave the opening […]
April 6, 2023 The Meigs County Commissioners met in regular session. Present were President, Jimmy Will; Vice-President, Zachary Manuel; Member, Shannon Miller and Clerk, Tonya Edwards. Also present were Sheriff Scott Fitch; Captain Frank Stewart; Ryan Hill, Meigs County EMS Director; Sarah Hawley, Meigs County 911 Director; Jenny Ridenour, Meigs Soil and Water and Mike […]
March 30, 2023The Meigs County Commissioners met in regular session. Present were President, Jimmy Will; Vice-President, Zachary Manuel; Member, Shannon Miller and Clerk, Tonya Edwards. Also present were Sheriff Scott Fitch; Captain Frank Stewart; Lindsey Jeffers, Meigs County Health Department; Meigs County Treasurer, Tim Ihle and MaryAnn Parson. Jimmy Will gave the opening prayer followed […]
Meigs County blighted properties to be torn down COLUMBUS, Ohio— Meigs County will have funding for 22 locations of blighted and vacant structures for demolition to make room for new economic development. “It’s been a tedious process getting everything lined up to proceed with demolition however, we are optimistic and thankful for any and all […]
The Meigs County Commissioners met in regular session December 22, 2022 POMEROY- The Meigs County Commissioners met in regular session. Present were President, Jimmy Will; Vice-President, Shannon Miller; Member, Zachary Manuel and Clerk, Tonya Edwards.Also present were Treasurer, Tim Ihle; Sheriff, Scott Fitch and Frank Stewart, Task Force Director. Jimmy Will gave the opening prayer […]
The Meigs County Commissioners met in regular session December 15, 2022 The Meigs County Commissioners met in regular session. Present were President, Jimmy Will, Member, Zachary Manuel and Clerk, Tonya Edwards. Also present were Treasurer, Tim Ihle; Sheriff, Scott Fitch and Frank Stewart, Task Force Director and David Lucas and Terryann Blizzard of David Lucas […]
The Meigs County Commissioners met in regular session December 8, 2022 The Meigs County Commissioners met in regular session. Present were President,Jimmy Will; Vice-President, Shannon Miller; Member, Zachary Manuel and Clerk,Tonya Edwards. Also present were JFS Director, Theresa Lavender; Treasurer, TimIhle; Sheriff, Scott Fitch and Frank Stewart, Task Force Director. Jimmy Will gavethe opening prayer […]
Manuel Sworn in as Commissioner POMEROY, Ohio – Zachary Manuel was sworn in Tuesday morning as a Meigs County Commissioner filling the vacant seat left by Tim Ihle. Manuel was sworn in by Judge Scott Powell at the Meigs County Court of Common Pleas Probate and Juvenile Court. Manuel was accompanied by his wife, Katie […]
Manuel Appointed to Fill Commissioner Vacancy POMEROY, Ohio – The Meigs County Republican Central Committee has appointed Zachary Manuel to fill the vacant Meigs County Commissioners seat. Manuel is the party’s nominee to run for the seat on the November 8 ballot. The vacancy happened after Meigs County Commissioner Tim Ihle was chosen to fill […]
Ihle Appointed to Fill Treasurer’s Seat POMEROY, Ohio – Following a recent meeting of the Meigs County Republican Central Committee, Tim Ihle has been chosen to fill the seat left open after the passing of Peggy Yost. Ihle was chosen to fill the position now and also serve as the party’s nominee for the ballot […]
Details Released on Rutland Sanitary Sewer Project RUTLAND, Ohio – Residents of the Village of Rutland and customers of the Meigs County Sewer and Water District gained an opportunity to hear informative details on the upcoming $3-million Rutland sanitary sewer upgrade project, which is set to begin in October of this year. Meigs County Commissioners […]
Meigs Cleanup Day set for May 15, 2021 POMEROY, Ohio – After missing a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Meigs Cleanup Day is set for May 15, 2021. The event allows Meigs County residents to dispose of unwanted items and will take place at the Meigs County Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 2 […]
Meigs COVID-19 update: Four additional related deaths reported POMEROY, Ohio – The Meigs County Health Department is reporting 19 additional confirmed and three probable case of COVID-19 in Meigs County. Meigs County currently has 96 active cases, and 1,330 total cases (1,193 Confirmed, 137 Probable) since April. Additionally, there are four more deaths being reported associated with COVID-19. Unfortunately, the Meigs County Health Department is reporting the deaths of […]
Response Filed in Deputy Discrimination Lawsuit POMEROY, Ohio – In November, Curtis Jones (plantiff) filed a discrimination lawsuit against the Meigs County Board of Commissioners, Meigs County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Keith Wood, Major Scott Trussell and two John Does (defendants). On December 15, 2020 a response was filed on behalf of the defendants. Benjamin S. […]
Meigs Elected Officials Announce Office Procedures as COVID-19 Cases Rise POMEROY, Ohio – Various officials with Meigs County offices are making adjustments as COVID-19 cases continue to rise. According to a joint press release from elected officials, “The Meigs County Ohio Elected Officials are making this public announcement, effective immediately. Due to the increased numbers […]
Deputy Files Lawsuit, Alleges Discrimination at Sheriff’s Office POMEROY, Ohio – Following issues and allegations that have been arising in the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office involving Deputy Curtis Dion Jones, Jones has filed a law suit. Jones (the plantiff) with counsel, Joshua Price, has filed a suit in the Meigs County Court of Common Pleas […]
Meigs Health Department Responding to COVID-19, Further Updates on Closures & Recommendations POMEROY, Ohio – The Meigs County Health Department is continuing to respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic here in Meigs County. Currently, Meigs County has 0 confirmed cases. Ohio has 88 confirmed cases from ages 2 to 91 with a median age of 48.5, 26 hospitalizations, in 19 counties. Those […]
Meigs County Joins OneOhio Agreement in Opioid Manufacturer Suit COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost have announced that local governments encompassing more than two-thirds of the state’s population have signed on to OneOhio, a plan to jointly approach settlement negotiations and litigation with the drug manufacturers and distributors […]
Grants, Appointments and More Discussed at Commissioners Meeting POMEROY, Ohio – Meigs County Commissioners held a regularly scheduled meeting on Feb. 27, 2020. Various topics included grants, appointments, the quarterly budget for the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office and other topics were discussed during the meeting. Present were Meigs County Commissioners President Randy Smith, Vice President […]
Questions Raised over Sheriff’s Budget and Salaries (Editor’s Note: When this story originally ran, there was a typing error reporting Major Scott Trussell’s salary to be higher than it really is. The error has been corrected in the text. The Meigs Independent Press apologizes for the error. Additionally, Sheriff Wood’s pay was unintentionally left out […]
Commissioners Hear about Extension Programs, Table Property Decision POMEROY, Ohio – The Meigs County Commissioners met on January 30, 2020. In addition to regular business, the Commissioners signed a contract with the Meigs County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism, heard from Nancy Sydenstricker of The Ohio State University Extension Office and decided to table awarding […]
Land Bank Issue, $250,000 in Potential Grant Money Public Meeting to be Held Delinquent Tax Collection Issue Raised as Well POMEROY, Ohio – The Meigs County Commissioners are planning a public meeting to gain input from the community concerning the possibility of a land bank. While the commissioners previously passed a resolution to have a […]